GENESIS II 71420964Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · GENESIS II CONSTRAINED ARTICULAR INSERT SIZE 1-2 15MM · Class 2 · Implant
All models of GENESIS II (462)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010210128), received between Aug 9, 2017 and Jan 7, 2025 — classified as 4 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (2 reports).
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K962137); they may or may not involve this specific model.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information2
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
Patient problems
- Joint Dislocation3
- Failure of Implant1
- Injury1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJan 7, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, AFTER TKA SURGERY HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED INSTABILITY DUE TO DISASSOCIATED OF THE INSERT FROM THE TIBIAL BASE PLATE. THIS ADVERSE EVENT WAS TREATED BY REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2024 IN WHICH THE G2 CONST INSRT SZ1-2 15MM WAS EXCHANGED FOR A NEW 18MM INSERT. PATIENT'S CURRENT HEALTH STATUS IS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 21092220 ↗InjuryMar 3, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, AFTER A THR SURGERY HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2017, PATIENT EXPERIENCED INSTABILITY OF THE G2 CONST INSRT SZ1-2 15MM. A REVISION SURGERY WAS CONDUCTED ON (B)(6) 2023 TO EXCHANGE THE DEVICE WITH A NEW G2 CONST INSRT SZ1-2 21MM. THE CURRENT HEALTH STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 16479588 ↗InjuryDec 27, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT FELL WHICH CAUSED A COMPLETE PATELLAR TENDON TEAR AND DISLOCATION/SUBLUXATION OF THE KNEE IMPLANT.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 8200920 ↗InjuryAug 9, 2017Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A REVISION WAS PERFORMED TO REPLACE THE INSERT.
Patient problems: Injury; Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 6776882 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K962137. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0118-2021 · Sep 21, 2020 · TerminatedGenesis (GII) - Product Usage: designed for use in patients in primary and revision surgery, where the posterior cruciate ligament and one or both of the collateral ligaments (i.e.
Other PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER devices
- ATTUNE 1506-00-005Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER589 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-004Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER580 reports
- JOURNEY 74012812Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER502 reports
- JOURNEY 74011856Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER438 reports
- PERSONA™ 42-5099-094-00Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER406 reports
- JOURNEY 74011857Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER388 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-007Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER288 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-003Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER271 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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